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🌼 Saffron spice 🧑 A given name
kesar

kesar

1 9.5
A spice made from dried saffron flower threads that flavors and colors food
  • noun
  • Indian
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  • She bought high-quality kesar from the spice market for her family's festival recipes.

Examples

  • I added a pinch of kesar to the biryani.

  • The kesar threads are bright and fragrant.

  • The chef sprinkled kesar on the rice pudding to give it a rich aroma.

  • Authentic Indian sweets often include kesar for its unique flavor and golden color.

  • In South Asian cuisine, many desserts are flavored with kesar, giving them a unique taste and rich color.

  • To prepare a traditional biryani, chefs often add kesar for its distinct aroma and vibrant hue.

  • In the festival of Diwali, dishes made with kesar are commonly served to celebrate the occasion.

Synonyms

saffron
vskesar
1 5.2

A crocus plant with purple flowers whose orange threads are dried to make spice

is the regional name used especially in South Asian cooking and culture

Surface Forms

kesar singular
kesars plural

Etymology

Kesar comes from the old Sanskrit keshara, which means 'saffron' or 'golden thread'. So kesar is the name for the saffron spice that gives food a rich golden colour and a warm aroma.